The Region of Murcia has earned its place on the map of european golf without making too much noise. And it is not only for the technical quality of their facilities. What makes the difference is its geography: here, the green of the green and the blue of the sea live in truth. It is an experience that surpasses the simple sport.
If you are looking for a place where your passion for the sticks don't force you to sacrifice a relaxing holiday, keep reading. Let's see why Murcia is the exact point where you converge the best golf and the best beaches.
A climate designed for the golfer (and the bather)
The success of Murcia as a sports destination has a simple explanation: look up. With more than 300 days of sunshine and an average annual temperature of 19 degrees, the region you live in what many call an "eternal spring".
This changes the rules of the game. Literally. While in northern Europe the fields are frozen or muddy, here the fairways hold in optimal conditions, even in the dead of winter. And the best part comes later. The mild climate allows, after a round in the morning, you have the evening free to stroll on the beach, do water sports or just do nothing on a terrace facing the sea. Whether it's November or march; the life goes out of the field.
The environment of the Mar Menor: Golf between two seas
The Mar Menor is, possibly, the heart of this blend. The geography here is unique: a saltwater lagoon separated from the Mediterranean by The Sleeve.
The fields in this area are integrated into the landscape in a natural way. Many bear the signature of Jack Nicklaus, the "Bear" Golden, who saw in Murcia a canvas ideal for his vision of the european golf. You'll find tours that put to test both the player's amateur and the professional, with lakes and strategic bunkers that punish the lack of precision.
The great advantage of this location is the immediacy. You can finish your game in a luxury resort, and in less than fifteen minutes, to be soak in the calm waters of the Mar Menor or taking to the waves of the Mediterranean.
Murcia interior and the Golf Valley
If you delve a little into the interior, without losing the influence of the sea breeze, you come to the one known as "the Golf Valley". The landscape changes. It becomes more arid, recalling the famous paths of Arizona, or California.
Fields are visually powerful: streets of an electric green that contrast with areas of waste areas and native vegetation. Although technically they are not at the foot of the beach, the roads in the region are excellent. This means that you can enjoy an experience desert style in the morning, and be eating a cauldron on the beach of Los Alcazares at noon.
Beyond the Swing: The complete touristic experience
A golf travel needs something more than good lawn to be memorable; you need life around. And in this aspect, the Region of Murcia shines by offering a relaxed lifestyle and authentic
Health and well-being by the sea
There is a third factor in this equation: the health. The water and sludge from the Mar Menor are famous for their therapeutic properties. Many players take advantage of their stay to access to the thalassotherapy services or spa at the hotels of the coast, recovering the muscles for the next day.
Tips to plan your getaway Golf and Beach
If you're looking at the next tee on the Costa Cálida, here you have a couple of notes for the trip to leave the round:
- The perfect moment: Although you can play all year, spring (April-June) and autumn (September-November) are unbeatable. You play on short sleeve and the sea retains a comfortable temperature.
- Move: Do not marry a single field. The proximity allows you to design your own tour: play one day a field type links and to the next one even more technical with water obstacles.
- Freedom of movement: Rent a car. Will give you the freedom to discover the hidden coves of Cabo de Palos or visit the Roman Theatre of Cartagena when you save the sticks.
Conclusion
Murcia has achieved something difficult: that the amount does not sacrifice the quality. Not only have many fields or many miles of coastline, but how to live, to give you a good life.
For the one who loves golf, this is not just a play; it is to live the sport with the five senses. Is the smell of salt in the 1st tee, the sun on your face during the putt, and the sound of the sea, closing the day. As simple as that.